After a huge success of the world’s cheapest car manufactured by India, the country is all set to step into the tech-world with the same strategy of offering good quality product at the best possible price. After a wait of about one year since a prototype was shown to the reporters, the Indian officials have finally launched the world’s cheapest tablet i.e. Aakash Tablet (also known as Akash Tab or $35 Tablet) is available at a price of just $60 (Rs 3000) in retail stores and probably much cheaper for students. The commercial version of Aakash Tablet is Ubislate which will be available from November with a few more features than the Government’s version.
Features and Specifications of Aakash Tablet
Display- Aakash Tablet has a 7 inch resistive touch screen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution.
Operating System- Akash Tab runs Android 2.2 (Froyo).
Processor- It has got a single core 366 MHz processor plus a HD video co-processor, 256 MB RAM and 2GB internal flash memory.
Supported Multimedia Formats- Aakash Tablet supports Image formats like .png, .jpg, .gif, .bmp. Supported Video Formats include MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI and FLV. The Tablet also supports audio formats such as MP3, AAC, AC3, WAV and WMA.
External Connectors- Aakash Tablet supports Mini and Full USB, has got two SD card slots (memory expandable up-to 32GB), a SIM card slot, Video Out, a 3.5 mm headphone jack support and HDMI port.
Internet Connectivity- Aakash is a Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g enabled Tablet with a Web Browser having Standards Compliance, xHTML 1.1 compliant, JavaScript 1.8 compliant and safety compliance. It also offers separate software for online YouTube videos.
App Store- Akash Tab supports more than 150000 apps to keep you entertained throughout the day.
Battery- The 50 gram Tablet has a 2100mAh battery with a standby time of 3-4 hours.
Supported Document Formats- The supported document formats include DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, ODT and ODP. The Tablet has also got PDF Viewer and Text Editor.
Aakash in Hindi Language means ‘Sky’ and probably the device is ready to reach the same height. The main target of this tablet is students who always admired Tablets but had to murder their feelings due to lack of money. Aakash has all the basic features which are frequently used by everyone and can be easily bought by the students just by saving their pocket money for a few days. Though it is disappointing that the Tablet does not have a camera and will not have access to Android Market, we cannot expect so much at such a price. Overall the Tablet is a very good deal for everyone.
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As far as I know the name of the founder of this blog is Akash. Right? I am sure any geek would love to see a tablet developed after his name. May it be the project of IIT students or the Indian Government or someone else, it is believed to be one of the biggest and most famous Tablet projects of all time. It has gain so much popularity in no time. I am a frequent visitor of this blog, it is my first comment though. I’ll rather be calling as Akash Tablet and not Aakash Tablet. Just my two cents.
You’re absolutely right. For geeks, it’s always good to see their names associated with any gadget. Thanks for your comment.
absolutely right brother its nice to hear our name as a famous thing like akash tab………
i want to enjoy this new tab facilities as it would definately be beneficial for engineering student like me
Yes this tablet will surely be beneficial for engineering students.
is dis for diploma student
Thanxxxxxxx for this briliant invention
Thanks to the developers.
Amazing.
Yes it is.
plz tablet come in maharastra
aakash is good and fantastic tab plz confirm when it arrive in kerala…………………………………………………………plz
We will keep you updated.
I’m very much interested to get hands on it. The first gadget that an Indian student can actually afford! We are the IT hub of the World!
It will be available sometime soon. Hope it comes out to be as good as it promises to be.
hi, it’s a very good idea to give the studnets a chance to use the tabs.acuaul;y i want 200 tabs to buy with specific feature if possible.
thank you
plz send me e-mail for communication
You’ll be able to buy this tablet sometime in future.
If thr is no cam. N no access 2 android market thn wat is the use of the piece. . . Android is necessary. .
This tablet is designed in a cost-effective manner so that it will be made available to students at the lowest possible price.
Dear sir
i am from Pakistan , i am interested in buying this tablet , can you please guide me how can i get this tablet ???
Thanks
Abid
Hey, this tablet is not available in the markets for now. But it will be available soon.
Hey Akash,
plz tell me from which period shud v get aakash tablet in indian (mumbai)…
MIHIR..
Are u a gadget guru?…can u tell me abt new version akash tab
Is it avaliable in delhi right now and how much does it cost
great work…i was waiting for this kinda tab . hope now every one would ve a tab in his hand……
Yes Rohit it is a dream come true for many students. Specially for the ones who can not afford iPad and other costlier tablets.
hey Akash please notify me..
when it is arrive in colleges and market..,,?
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I am ignou student can i buy aakash world chepest tablet. If it is poseble than give me prosase how can i buy and when.
Hey,
good morning
i m from ludhiana, punjab.. And i like this tab very much.. As i m a student i just want to know dat when and how will i got this tab.. Plz reply soon..
Thanks…
It’ll be available soon.
stand by time is very less, i fell that is drawback of this tab,they must do sumthing related to this…
It will get better in the upcoming versions. Aakash Tab is a cost-effective tablet, none of us would have ever imagined that we’ll be getting a tablet at the same price as low-cost mobile phones.
I want to use this tablet . Please provide this in jharkhand also, so that I a student of class 9 B of D.A.V. baniahir will bye this
Don’t worry the tablet is developed specially for the students and it will available in almost every part of India but it might take some time.
Plz inform how toh get tab for institutions…
Call the Aakash Tablet Helpline or Customer Care number – 1800 180 2180 (Toll Free). Hope this helps.
This tablet is designed in a cost-effective manner so that it will be made available to students at the lowest possible price.
when it is arrive in colleges and market..,,?hey Akash please notify me..
Hey, I will surely keep all of you updated with more news.
You can call the helpline number for more information – 1800 180 2180 (Toll Free).
Is the touch screen is good enough for a regular use? Can we read a .chm file in it?
No the touch screen won’t be good enough cause it comes with resistive touchscreen and not with a capacitive one. I am not sure if it will be able to read a .chm file or not, probably not.
It’s nice opportunity for poor and middle class students.
Yes it is.
Wow! It sounds so interesting. When Akash tab arrive Cambodia? Please confirm when it arrives. thanks
There is no official news yet.
u all have done a great job…
i think their is a need of bluetooth sirevice..
when will it arrive in our school. make it quick………..
Yes we all will be missing bluetooth but its all good cause it is aiming the students who actually want to buy a tablet but can’t. So, bluetooth isn’t there just to cut down the cost.
I really admire your invention…honestly A JOB WELL DONE !
couple of doubts that are ringing in my head are:
1. can the android version be upgraded ???
2. are you looking at making higher versions or better featured tabs with the android market access and camera….as if these two elements are in then i guess the prob is solved forever…
and hats off to you that a tab is actually cheaper than the nokia 1100 today…(not literally)
Call the Aakash Tablet Helpline or Customer Care number – 1800 180 2180 (Toll Free). Hope this helps.
it is an awesme gadget but it shud include a camera too…
Yes it should.
how to buy or get this tablet .
please tell me it as early as possible……….
Call the Aakash Tablet Helpline – 1800 180 2180 (Toll Free).
Hey man!
Good work…
I m a second year engg. student from Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Do notify me when it is available at my place.
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i just wanted to know the name of the person who invented it , & from which collage he is ???
Some IIT students.
It was developed by IIT JODHPUR.
The project name is LCAD.
This project is still going on to improve the features of this tab at low cost.
On 15 Oct, IIT jodhpur got 5k Aakash tabs . In next few days they will have 1ooK tabs according to the agreement with Datawind.
For next 1-2 months, PG students of IIT Jodhpur will test the performance of these tablets.
IIT Jodhpur is the fastest leading institute among NEW IITs.
It has also very interesting projects , one of them is “Design & development of Mobile Launching Platform” for Indian Army.
i am Rahul, i’m MCA 1sem student ,And i like this tab very much, i am interested in buying this tablet , can you please please please guide me how can i get this tablet ???
Call the helpline number, they will help you out– 1800 180 2180 (Toll Free).
hey aakash team u hav done a great job aakash’s name in height of the world
bt its battery backup is tooo low hw u increase battery backup
WELL DONE GUYS
Yes the battery backup is low. Adjusting brightness will save you some battery.
hey I’m Amarjeet from Bihar, currently in Delhi. i’ve just listened the Aakash Tab on AIR FM GOLD. and couldn’t stop myself to come here to comment. really this is extraordinary and great luck for poor but brilliant students. thanx a lot for your great invention.
Yes it is a great invention.
I’m very excited to see this tab. & i want to enjoy this new tab. facilities as it would definately be beneficial for intermediate students like me & other students also. Thanks to the developers & thanks for this brilliant invention..
Dear sir,
this diwali i plane to buy samsung tab,but i see akash tab.Can i wait for akash tab ? Is it really good or not? Plz sir reply me
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is way better, you should buy Galaxy Tab if it suits your budget.
will it be launch all over india,and from where to purchase it? i mean retail store or separate store……..
I want 10 tablets.
i want to buy a akash tv . i donnot know anything about it .
i m from chandigarh,punjab can u tell me when i would be able to get akash?
For me its a great invention, i have ever seen. Like a boon to the students of this era. I think it will be very very very beneficial for the students. Features are very good. Hope it will get huge success in India.
We hope so too.
For me its a great invention, i have ever seen. Like a boon to the students of this era. I think it will be very very very beneficial for the students. Features are very good. Hope it will get huge success in India.
hey iam wasim from koilwer bihar when i was wathing news on star news two days ago i become shock .i was just planing to buy a cheap&best computer this diwali but i want to buy this tab which prossess i can get this tab plz help me
The commercial version will be released in November. You will soon be able to buy it after that.
hi i want to get this aakash tab as soon as possible as i m studying in MA and IAS this will be very usefull please let me know when i can get it and how to get it and from where pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee i stay in mumbai it will be really helpful
Call the helpline number– 1800 180 2180 (Toll Free). They will help you out.
sir i m from faridabad, haryana . can u tell me when it comes to faridabad and can we open android market in it???
can we call through it?????????????????
yes there is a sim card slot present in aakash , by the help of that call can be done.
does it support umts network….??
and what will be its actual price…..??
I want 2 buy can you tell me when it will come in mumbai
Call the helpline number, they will help you out– 1800 180 2180 (Toll Free).
ilove this thank uu indiaaaaaaaaaa
How do you compare internet browsing in AKASH and other tab
Aakash Tab is made at a pocket-friendly price and it will be harsh to compare it with tabs having high price tags. Akash will probably prove to be a bit low in front of them which does not mean that its not worth buying. The features it offers at this price is quite commendable.
can we connect keyboard and mouse like peripherals&
is this useful for running educational software packages
like pspice etc
& how about connecting to ethernet network and 3G
THIS IS A REVOLUTIONARY TAB FOR STUDENTS LIKE US WITH VERY MUCH AFFORDABLE PRICE! I`M GONNA FALL IN LOVE WITH THE TAB.
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOHOHOHO!
Every Indian is feeling the same
is it only available for iit students. I am a bcom student 4rm jalandhar, is it available for us other than engineering students in that price.
Come on india
amazing….when will it come in amity
plz plz ….notify me….when it will come in AMITY UNIVERSITY
….wts its cost …..
I am a IGNOU- BTS student from Bhubhaneswar Odisha. Is this tab is available to IGNOU students also? How can I get one for me as early as possible.
India should be proud in IT TECHNOLOGY.
How can i get the Aaksah Tablet
Yeah. Call the helpline number – 1800 180 2180 (Toll Free).
the helpline no. 1800 180 2180 Is blockd , who 2 cal nd hw to gt the exact information … Bit confused
It was working earlier, it might have been blocked for some reason but it will start working again.
Please tell that will it be distributed in aligarh muslim university also
and thanks 4 this great achievement 4 making worlds cheapest tab
Please say me where can i get AKASH TAB.
i want to buy this.
thanks for such huge information about aakash tablet… Indian government break the rule that only Apple can win the tablet market…
Its a nice tab but its screen is resistive, i hope capacitive screens is most imporrtant for a tab. It would be very tough to type on a reseitive screen.
hello,
i m in 12th.
this tab is also give to senior secondry student?
reply when in
kamal model sr. sec. school
mohan garden
new delhi
dhasu hai bosss……. it seem’s quit interesting………
Hiiii….. Im very exited for this tab byt how can i purchased this tab plz reply me….
I need this world’s best tab.
How to I need it?
& what is price in India now?
can we use it for calling and sms ?
please sell this item in kerala hurry up! I’am waiting for this i’am so exciting
am a 9th std student i’am from kerala pls introduce this tablet in our school pls
this is very gud tablet for student and children
when it is arrive .i am waiting for its arrival………….plz confirm this immediatly please sir
hiii sir i proud to be Indian and also an IT student.this invention will help the student thanku so much…..
sir i need this tab so plz help me out i am trying that no but always it show busy so plz sir help me i am waiting for this tab!!!!!!!!!!
i want to buy this urgently how can i plz tell me and also cost of this exactly
This is amazing concept.can i upgrade this tab to android 2.3 please help me.
There is no news about software update at this moment.
I am a bca student from ignou university from mumbai how can i get this asap?
plz tell me when aakash tab launch in kolhapur . Aakash is a front camera for video call .this is support for 3g services..i’m in 10th std now it will be launch in ichalkaranji
when will this tab get into market??
Why cant we use android apps in it??
Isnt the standby time very low??
Anyway congrats for this n thanks a lot!
it is very good gift of me and all my friends relatives .i am so happy.
Haha, yes it is.
I m from mumbai…Please tell me how to get this tablet,from where and also how students can buy it at cheaper price….is it now available at stores
There is no official news so you’ll have to wait for a couple of weeks or months probably.
in which store it will be available in chandigarh and when ? i am interested in buying it.
You’ll be updated as soon as it releases.
Last time i see in web about Akash Tab for information.so i am confused that how many models are there. I have 3 question
1.when it will be availabale in full feature,like as Wifi,camera,3g.
2.how many price it for school studnts?
3.How many models are there and will be publish?
Hey,
#1 – There is no official news about that.
#2 – Retail Price – Rs. 2250 (almost $45), First 10 million tablets to be sold to students will be available for Rs. 1750 (almost $35).
#3 – According to the sources there are two models which will be released sometime soon.
Hope this helps.
Hi akash great to you hear that india is becoming a better country. We are in to education in technical communication. We will be having requirement of Tablets in bulk. So send us the contact details and whom to contact.
Yes. The information you’re looking for is already there in other comments.
Dei What ra Tab.
IS this Korean or China set.
Y This is so cheap I have Better tab than this
He He He He He He He He!!!!!!
It is the cheapest tablet available till date.
how can i purchase this,,,,,,,,, pl z tell me plz
i want this tablet .please provid this in mumbai
hey..can we calll from this tab>>
Yes, only with a commercial version.
sir I have heard rumours that akash tab will only access educational site is it true???
cannot we access Facebook or other website on it????
gud job…..my question is tat,,,,gvt ll sell the akash tab for cost of just 1700rs..wats the actual cost for making tis tab….
but we want a camera atleast of 2.2mp pls can u have a favour to add a camera to it
Sorry, we won’t be able to help you with this. A camera, bluetooth and other features might be added in the upcoming versions (if there are more to come) of the tablet.
from where i can buy this”what’s the procedure for buying this
and well done boy
iit’ians are always hatke…..:)
Sir, today morden time who you success in sume rupee. Please ans me sir , in market we have many chinas cell with price 2000-3000. So it is also like china cells.
from where i bey akash in haryana
Hey akash
whn it is lounch in mumbai nd any special concesion for engineering students…….
Is it have all the features like other tabs?…and one more thing is how to order to get this tab?… is any one knows the ans pls tell me…hw much would be the final cost?…
hey can we use simple sim in tab for making ordinary voice calls and for gprs
You can use GPRS and call facility in the commercial version Ubislate7 but not in student’s version.
Yes you can, but only in the commercial version.
Yes you can but only in Ubislate7 (commercial version).
sir,how can i purchase this tablet?
The commercial version will be available in retail stores from November. If you want the student’s version, you may contact your educational institution for details.
My suggestion to the developers is that they should allow the tablet to have access to the Android Market if they cant do that at such small money then increase the price of the tab by a nominal 500 Rs because the tab will not reach Akash/Sky if it is kept away from the Android Market. And that will be a huge dissapointment for students like me.
THANK YOU
Akash Thumbs up
will it be released in pondicherry also…. because students are very much eager to put their hands on it and to own it
akash sir please tell me that when it will arive in kashmir
i want this tablet , please provid this in mumbai ( dadar )
hai yar so coooooool u r our fan due when it reach in kerala im so waiting my frndz r asking abut this amazing thing in the world so god will bless u and get more invention like this
i want to buy this tab as soon as possible. i live in navi mumbai
this tab will given graduate student on subsidy but what about post graduate?
hatz off guyz!!! gr8 job….
Hi dis is haider, m a bcom 3rd yrs student can i buy dis tab at reasonable price…reply
Really a nice tab. Every Indian must have one of this. It has a rich set of features.
Thank God. Now I can afford a tab and that too with Android.
good article…
akash you mentioned about 150000apps if they r not frm android market .. is there a diff. a different app store…
It’s really a good product . I am also interested to enjoy the feature of this tab.
i want to know only one thing that whether it support the net connectivity through nokia moble,means i meant to say whether it support nokia pcsuite software?
hey i want to know that i am a 10 class student with cbse affiliated school. how much this tablet cost to us and when this will be available .. will school be providing this or we have to buy it from the market plzz tell me….
Rs.1100/- for students only…
if getin arround 3000/3500 every middel class ………………..student buy this i tab
but if give good batary back up………. today i see this model this is very good
thank’s for inversion this product . i think it’s very comfort for every engineering student. aakash tablet is awes-um………..
Can i play hd 3d games plz plz tell me
No.
how purchase it
Dear sir ,
What is the procedure of booking this tablet ? Could you please tell me as early as possible.
From where we can purchage in Delhi ?
iam a 9 std student i wanted to know tha there is 3g in tat r not and wat about the speed of browsing is it faster than a i phone our school is goin to give tat one i think tat so
is there any sensar inthat phone
AKASH “A pillar to be proud of INDIA”
when did it release in punjab??
I have a samsung galaxy s so i wanna know if its worth buying this tab
yes i m belonging to poor family im doing engg i m weating for this tab plaese inform me what is the procedure to buy this tab
I am a student of South Delhi Public School, New Delhi. I want to buy this tablet. What is the cost of this tablet for students? When i will get this tablet?
Can u please specify the durability of the touch screen. Please notify my question
akash is good for the student and many other
nice …… good for students who cant even dream of buying a tab …
but it shud have
1> blutooth
2>camera
Even though Russel Peters said that we indians are cheap ….. we do make good use of our cheapness
Pls tell me,is it lunch in karnataka ??so pls send me a mail ,where place in karnataka is to be sold.,give me a address..
When will it cme to patna…will it cme to ur schiools i.e is it for plus 2 students
its really very owsem a very good job man thanx to u to do some outstanding work and reaaly helpful for this generation
wow it is good but the internet facility is available or not???
what about wifi is it good or not
which is good b\w micromax a70 & aakash tab
plz rply soon……..
i want also buy the tab
sir,
i want to buy this tablet.please details send me.
it is a really very very GOOD innovation,thanks to the RND .it will be beneficial for students and all.
can i purchase out side like in shop .
because i not a student.and how much it cost .
It is Good for the Poor Students like me….!!!
think diffrent
Thanks to AKASH TAB.
m very excited about dat tab………………. wen it will b in d markt plz bring it soon
When will this tablet com to the markets of Jaipur…?? and does this tan has blurtooth or not…??
i want5 to buy one how can i buy this tab
hayya….m also very excited 4 dis coz i’v not evn dreamed of buying tab in my student lyf from my pocket money ….ya i m a common student guy….who wanted 2 know when is akash tab going to launch in jharkhand,ranchi…..so plz inform me abou dis….(^^^) ……. <(") …:)
hi sir…
i am thanking to all those who make it…….
and salute them………..
great…..
When this tab will be available in markets? Only in India or in Dubai as wel?
i just wntd 2 know by when these tablets wil b in the market in pund in retail stores. N is it so that only d students who can avail this facility or even others would b able 2 enjoy it?
when it will be come in market 4 every one
Hi, i want to know that this tablet is available for b.com students.
frm were we get this aakash tab plzzzzzzzzzz tell me . can this available in retailor sailors shop
great job.
but how can the poor people know the procedure to buy this tablet?
answer please
best tablat ………………………………………….Only in India……..{……..@@@@@/////??????????….}
does this tab has a blutooth??? n in which retailer do v get this gadget wen it is released?
what is the cost of it!!! and when will it available in orissa!!!
What’s the cost of it ???and when’ll it cme in Gorakhpur ??
What’s the price of it ???and when’ll it cme in Gorakhpur ?? Plez tell me fast
i m proud to de an indian…..
thank you ….
when the pc will in markt?
when will it available in kolkata market? and what is the price for students?
when will it available in kolkata market?
I am from chandigarh.
when this tab will be in markt& what are important features in it???
please reply me soon……..
thanks.
Iwant to know that this tablet is available for b.com students if yes plz tell the procdure.
What megapixel does the camera had?
Does it have bluetooth.
hey can i get the review of this tab………….and one another que is that the processor of 335mhz is enough to oprate the tab having anroid 2.2 it seems like it does not have sensitive touch as other tab have…..
its amazing fulll time guidence and masti,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
WHEN IS IT GOING TO RELEASE IN MARKET
When is the student version coming
hi
can you sent the itam to germany ?
greets
such a great achievement
i like the tab very much. when it will be in market
plz tell me about the prize and when it comes in indore
I Love this…
Amazing…
I Love this…
but hope it will bring camera and android market in it soon in new version even price my rise some
m proud to be indian
am very curious about this thing, am waiting with finger crossed for this product to arrive in the market, but plz plz please inform me where can i get this from? either online? or in the retailer shop? and am a pu student, can i have it for the offer price of rs.1750? plz update me as soon as possible…
When it will available in hyderabad..?
i want new aakash tablet
aakash tab is a wounder full think i need one of them
i need the tab for me & my friends
i need more for me & my friends
thanx for give dis
When it will available in Jaipur………….?
I have booked ubi slate & my booking I D is PM72C7 , I have not recived any info about delivery date
how can i get one tab ,,,.. for whom should i contact
I would like to have one of the item. Is it available here in Malaysia? Also can you provide me the price and how to purchase? Thanks…
I have an electronic goods selling shop and want akask to be a product in my shop. Please tell me when will akash be available in manipur and what will be its whole sale price and does it support 3d games.
sir i am student i want to a akash tablet so plz student rate par lagana muje i live gwalior
I want to purchase a akash 2 tab. How can i purchase or book it. And i m a student. And what is ur helpline no. Please tell me. I will waiting for ur response